The effect of group interpersonal psychotherapy on depression disorder of college students abused in childhood

Abstract

Objective To study the effect of group interpersonal psychotherapy(IPT-G) on depression disorder of college students abused in childhood. Methods 28 college students meeting criteria of DSM-Ⅳ for depression disorder were divided into two groups: the treatment group(14 patients)and the control group(14 patients). The treatment group was treated with IPT-G. Depression Symptom Checklist and Global Assessment Function(GAF) were measured in two groups before and after treatment. Results ①Patients in treatment group had better efficacy than those in control group(100% vs 57.1%, χ2=7.636, P 0.05). ③IPT-G, depression symptom and quality of life before treatment, age and only children had remarkable predictable functions on depression symptom(P<0.05). IPT-G had striking predictable functions on GAF(P<0.01). Conclusion IPT-G can improve depression symptom, mental and Social Function, while childhood abuse has no effect. Key words: Group interpersonal psychotherapy; Depression disorder; Childhood abuse; College student